Homemade Slingbox
The Slingbox is a device integrated into high-speed Internet connections for the purpose of watching streamed television broadcasts. A cheaper equivalent to a Slingbox can be made at home.
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Cost
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Because the Slingbox is very much in its infancy, costs are still relatively high. In February 2011, the official Slingbox website retails a basic HD version of the hardware for just under $300. Fitting costs add more to the bill if they are required. A homemade Slingbox is generally created at a fraction of the cost, without breaking any laws.
Components
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A computer, high-speed Internet connection and cable box are the only items needed to replicate a Slingbox. The streaming process can be implemented once the cable box is connected to a computer with the relevant cables.
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Getting Streams to Work
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The key element to a homemade Slingbox is a Skype account. Registering online -- and downloading the relevant software -- allows the creation of an account used exclusively for TV streaming. Calibrate the software to recognize the computer tuner-card, and a wide range of streaming options will be available for viewing.
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Comments
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Wtf, this is horrible.
